Welcome to the Church of St. Helena

at St. Gianna Parish

Saint Helena Church, in southwestern West Hartford, was created on September 13, 1966, by Archbishop Henry J. O'Brien, with Father Joseph G. Murphy appointed first pastor. Until there was a permanent Church, Father Murphy celebrated Sunday liturgy at the Louise Duffy School where on September 25, 1966, St. Helena's first liturgy was offered. May 5, 1968 was the date of the ground breaking for a new Church. Meanwhile, Church contstruction moved forward, and on September 14, 1969 St. Helena Church was dedicated by Archbishop John. F. Whealon. On September 9, 1971, a parish nursery school began.

THE POWER OF PRAYER

Much Prayer, Much Power! Little Prayer, Little Power! No Prayer, No Power!

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Our Mission Statement We, the Roman Catholic Community of Saint Helena, worship the Father through His Son, our Lord Jesus Christ with the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. We affirm His presence in our midst through our liturgical and sacramental celebrations. We strive to be a community of love. We share God’s word and our blessings with one another and our neighbors. We look forward to the coming of Our Lord's Kingdom.

Decree

The Church of St.Helena, The Church of St. Brigid, and The Church of St. Mark the Evangelist have been merged by Decree into a new parish called St. Gianna Beretta Molla, effective June 29, 2017. You can read the Archdiocesan Decreehere, as well as the details of why the merger took place.

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Become A Parish Member

Would you like to become a Member of The Church of St. Helena at St. Gianna Parish? You may contact us at 860-521-1921, email the Church Office at sthelenawhct@yahoo.com ,or mail in a Parish Census Form.

Safe Environment

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